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USC Trojans Defensive Struggles Have One Common Denominator

Defensive struggles were the main reason why coach Lincoln Riley’s teams at Oklahoma were never able to get past the College Football Semifinals. It’s what kept USC out of the College Football Playoff in 2022, Riley’s first season, and why they ultimately wasted their two years with Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.

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CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Riley is 39-19 in his fifth season in L.A., but there were far greater expectations when he shockingly left the Oklahoma Sooners to come take the job in sunny Southern California.

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Indiana's winning streak reaches 20 games, but it should serve as wakeup call

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College Football News / ESPN / September 27

USC suspends LB Stephens after ejection for hit on Oregon QB Moore

USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II one game due to the conduct he exhibited in Saturday night's game against Oregon following a late hit on quarterback Dante Moore.

College Football News / The Spun / September 27

Paul Finebaum: Lincoln Riley Is Not Capable Of Turning Around USC

USC’s big money move to the Big Ten has not yielded the big results they’ve wanted so far. After barely beating Big Ten minnow Rutgers last week, they got smacked around in their own stadium by a backup quarterback in a blowout loss to Oregon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 27

One USC Freshman Receiver Who Shined Despite Trojans' Loss to Oregon

LOS ANGELES -- USC fell to Oregon at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night in a crucial Big Ten showdown for both schools. One bright spot for the Trojans is Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who continues to shine as a true freshman receiver.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / September 27

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Year 5 was supposed to be different for the USC Trojans and Lincoln Riley.

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

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Desman Stephens II News / The Spun / September 26

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens II Locks His Instagram After Dante Moore Hit

While some college football fans and even a few analysts have defended USC linebacker Desman Stephens II over the big hit he laid on Oregon QB Dante Moore in today’s game, many more are furious with him.

College Football News / TWSN / September 26

USC Cannot Call Themselves a Big Ten Contender Without Beating Oregon

The USC Trojans are unbeaten, and quarterback Jayden Maiava is putting up game-changing numbers while Lincoln Riley‘s offense looks capable of scoring in any situation.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 26

David Pollack Picks Winner of Oregon-USC

There may not be another game on the Week 4 college football schedule that carries more weight and importance for both teams than No. 12 USC hosting No.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 26

Oregon Ducks vs. USC Trojans Final Preview and Prediction

If Oklahoma State was the wake-up call, then Portland State was the measured response as the Oregon Ducks followed their historic loss to the Cowboys with a historic performance of their own against the Vikings.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 25

Three USC Trojans Need Bigger Roles vs. Oregon to Avoid Transfer Portal Questions

After escaping Rutgers in Week 3, the No. 12 USC Trojans will be back at home to host their longtime Pac 12 rival, No. 20 Oregon Ducks. The circumstances

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 25

Lincoln Riley Explains Terrell Anderson's Limited Snaps in USC Debut

The No. 12 USC Trojans must roll without prized freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley vs. Oregon. But he's not the only notable wideout dealing with an injury before the showdown against the nation's No.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / September 24

USC Trojans Recruiting Visitor List For Oregon Game

The USC Trojans are hosting the Oregon Ducks this Saturday in what is going to be a massive game not just for the outcome of this season, but in the world of recruiting as well.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 24

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Shares Candid Opinion on Defending Oregon

USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens is among the leading tacklers of new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson's unit, and like the rest of USC's leaders, Stephens is seemingly treating the upcoming matchup with No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 24

USC Hosting Big Group of Recruits With Loaded Visitor List Against Oregon

No. 12 USC will see a majority of its 2027 recruiting class make their way to Coliseum when No. 20 Oregon travels to Los Angeles this Saturday, Sept. 26.

Lincoln Riley News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 24

Oregon vs. USC: Preview and Betting Odds

There are six AP Top 25 matchups on Saturday for the first time since December of 2023, and one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the day is the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23

USC's Jide Abasiri Speaks Candidly on Impact of Jahkeem Stewart's Injury

Junior defensive tackle Jide Abasiri has rose to the ocasion in the midst of injuries on No. 12 USC Trojans’ defense. Through four games, Abasiri has 11 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two quarterback-hits while being a top graded player according to Pro Football Focus.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23

Injury Concerns Shift USC Trojans' Defensive Matchup vs. Oregon

The No. 12 USC Trojans have yet to see a full glimpse of one key returner. Granted, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart dealt with a foot injury that involved him wearing a walking boot.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 23

USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

The USC Trojans have a massive matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday.

No. 12 Southern Cal, No. 20 Oregon square off in high-stakes Big Ten matchup

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

We’re officially through a quarter of the regular season at this point, which means most teams have a pretty good idea what they’re working with at this point.

USC Trojans News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'I Was All Scared': Ex-USC QB Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Unimaginable Act Right Before His Firing

The Forrest Gump of connections could be former USC quarterback Max Browne. He recently shared his experience from the night of Lane Kiffin’s infamous firing from the USC Trojans.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman is known for his fiery ways on the sidelines, and he brought that approach to the beach over the weekend. In a video obtained by the California Post, a treasure hunter is shown having a heated exchange with the 61-year-old Musselman.